Specialty Nurse - Gastro Clinic
Sioux City, Iowa
Health system employer
RN
Posted Aug 21 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Unit
- Gastroenterology
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Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
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- Experience
- New graduates
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UnityPoint Clinic
Specialty RN
Gastro Clinic
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Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Full-time + benefits
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Gastroenterology Specialty Clinic. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered care and interested in specialty nursing.
You’ll assess and triage patient needs, coordinate care, provide education, and support patients throughout their GI care journey. Working alongside experienced gastroenterology providers and a collaborative team, you’ll play an important role in helping patients manage complex conditions and achieve better health outcomes.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate incoming patient calls to assess symptoms, determine urgency, and identify appropriate next steps.
- Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow-up for gastrointestinal concerns.
- Coordinate care for patients with acute or complex GI conditions and symptoms.
- Communicate effectively with gastroenterology providers and the clinical team to ensure timely, appropriate care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on GI conditions, treatments, medications, procedures, and home care.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to help patients manage their gastrointestinal health.
- Accurately document patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Track patient needs and coordinate follow-up care to promote continuity and positive outcomes.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Active/unencumbered RN license in state of practice or compact license including state of practice.
- All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in gastroenterology or specialty care is a plus, but not required .
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other locations to support optimized staffing.
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Active/unencumbered RN license in state of practice or compact license including state of practice.
- All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in gastroenterology or specialty care is a plus, but not required .
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other locations to support optimized staffing.
Place
- City
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Local household income
- $68,906/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% below the national average
- Address
- 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Sioux City area index 86.5, where 100 is the national average.
Sioux City sits along the Missouri River where Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota meet, offering nurses a midwestern metro with rolling Loess Hills scenery, a revitalized downtown, and easy access to tri-state amenities without big-city congestion.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…
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